Privacy Policy – International version

Denkwise Ventures GmbH (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

This Policy applies to all users worldwide, including the EU/EEA, UK, USA, India, UAE, and other jurisdictions. For visitors from Germany, our German Datenschutzerklärung/Impressum also applies.

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1. Data Controller

Denkwise Ventures GmbH
Vormwalderstraße 2
63825 Schöllkrippen, Germany
Email: info@denkwise.com

We are responsible for processing personal data in accordance with GDPR and applicable international laws.

 

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data when you:

• visit our website

• use our online shop

• contact us (forms, email, phone)

• subscribe to our newsletter

• interact with our social media or marketing tools

Categories of Data:

Identification & Contact Data: Name, email, phone (optional), billing/shipping address

Order & Payment Data: Payment method, transaction details
Processed securely by third-party providers (Shopify Payments, Stripe, PayPal, Klarna, Mastercard, Visa, Apple Pay, Google Pay)

Technical Data: IP address, device information, browser type, operating system, access times, log files

Usage Data: Pages visited, interaction data, behavior analytics (cookies, analytics tools)

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3. Purposes and Legal Bases (Art. 6 GDPR)

Order processing & contracts

• Creating orders, billing, shipping
  Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR

Payment processing

Handled by certified payment providers
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) & Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR

Newsletter

Only with explicit opt-in
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR

Analytics (Google Analytics, Tag Manager)

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

Marketing & Tracking (Meta Pixel, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.)

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

Website security & server logs

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)

Legal compliance (tax, accounting, fraud prevention)

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR

 

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use Usercentrics as our consent management platform.

You may withdraw consent at any time through the cookie banner.

Types of cookies:

• Necessary (shop functionality, payment, login) – always active

• Analytics (Google Analytics, GTM) – consent required

• Marketing (Meta Pixel, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, X) – consent required

A full list of cookies and their lifetimes is available in our cookie banner.

 

5. Data Sharing

We share data only with:

• hosting providers (Wix, Shopify, IONOS)

• payment processors (Stripe, Klarna, PayPal, Shopify Payments, Apple Pay, Google Pay)

• analytics tools (Google)

• marketing tools (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, X)

• IT providers, email systems, newsletter providers

• logistics & fulfillment partners (if you place an order)

All partners operate under Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) where required.

 

6. International Data Transfers

Some providers process data outside the EU/EEA (e.g., USA, Canada).

Transfers are based on:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

• Data Processing Agreements

• Additional safeguards (IP anonymization, limited retention)

Despite safeguards, US transfers may carry additional risks outside our control.

 

7. Online Shop & Payments

Payments are processed via:

• Shopify Payments

• Stripe

• Klarna

• PayPal

• Mastercard

• Visa

• Bank cards

• Apple Pay

• Google Pay

We do not store full payment card information.

 

8. Social Media & External Services

Embedded content (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, X) may collect data independently. We are not responsible for their policies.

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9. International User Rights

We comply with:

• GDPR / UK GDPR

• CCPA/CPRA (California)

• India DPDP Act

• UAE Data Protection Law

California Users (CCPA/CPRA):

• We do not sell or share personal information for monetary gain.

• You have the right to:

  • request disclosure

  • delete data

  • opt-out of cross-context advertising

  • non-discrimination

Requests: info@denkwise.com

 

10. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary:

• Order data: 10 years (legal requirement)

• Contact inquiries: 6–12 months

• Newsletter: until you unsubscribe

• Analytics data: typically 14 months (provider default)

• Server logs: 7–30 days

• Marketing data: based on your consent preferences

 

11. Security

We implement the following measures:

• SSL/TLS encryption

• Firewalls and access controls

• Encrypted storage where applicable

• Regular audits and updates

 

12. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
If you believe we have collected such data, contact us for immediate deletion.

 

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy when necessary. The current version is always available on this website.

 

Acknowledgment

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have been informed about how we process personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.

Consent is obtained separately, where required by law.

 

 

Last updated: 21.11.2025